Type: | neighbourhood |
Province: | Mersin |
District: | Mut |
Derinçay | |
Population Total: | 191 |
Population As Of: | 2022 |
Coordinates: | 36.7167°N 52°W |
Elevation M: | 190 |
Postal Code: | 33600 |
Area Code: | 0324 |
Derinçay (formerly Hocantı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 191 (2022).[2] It is situated in the valley of Göksu River to the north of Mut. The distance to Mut is and to Mersin is .
The village is an old village founded by Turkmens. The oldest Ottoman documents about the village are of 15th century. Its former name Hocantı may either refer to a certain Hoca Enti, who lived in the Karamanoğlu era, or a settlement in Turkestan. The bridge to the east of the village is a registered as a historical asset by the government. Derinçay economy depends on irrigated farming. Main crops are olives and fruits like apricot, plum, melon and figs.